Occupational Employment Statistics

2001 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

New Mexico

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in New Mexico. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable excel files. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

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All Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 721,270 $11.31 $14.40 $29,950 1.5 %
Management Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 48,010 $24.56 $27.72 $57,650 1.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,350 $47.10 $46.89 $97,540 3.4 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 15,490 $25.25 $28.75 $59,800 1.1 %
11-1031 Legislators 570 $6.48 $8.13 $16,910 5.2 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 350 $21.08 $22.57 $46,950 2.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 680 $26.40 $29.01 $60,340 2.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,860 $23.73 $26.03 $54,140 3.1 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 310 $24.18 $26.74 $55,620 3.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,350 $20.75 $22.67 $47,150 2.9 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,120 $31.55 $32.79 $68,210 2.3 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 3,180 $25.36 $27.49 $57,190 1.3 %
11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,000 $22.82 $24.54 $51,050 2.4 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 650 $31.04 $32.05 $66,670 5.2 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 730 $21.45 $24.34 $50,620 2.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 620 $21.74 $23.98 $49,880 6.2 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 170 $15.90 $16.19 $33,670 4.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 1,650 $25.83 $32.10 $66,770 19.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 540 $16.52 $18.39 $38,240 4.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,210 (4) (4) $57,380 1.8 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 420 $24.58 $26.67 $55,470 4.3 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,780 $39.86 $39.88 $82,960 1.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,750 $13.26 $14.62 $30,420 4.1 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 70 $18.96 $18.87 $39,250 5.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 310 $12.26 $15.95 $33,170 7.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,570 $26.51 $29.26 $60,850 2.8 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 1,040 $38.75 $40.62 $84,480 10.1 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 290 $19.39 $19.81 $41,200 0.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,000 $15.67 $18.25 $37,960 5.7 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,690 $18.56 $19.07 $39,670 1.6 %
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 21,280 $18.84 $20.36 $42,340 1.3 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 130 $10.63 $14.67 $30,500 14.2 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 420 $14.38 $15.63 $32,510 2.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,250 $19.75 $21.19 $44,080 1.8 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 650 $19.51 $20.38 $42,380 4.6 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (6) $23.83 $21.85 $45,450 8.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 510 $18.49 $19.97 $41,540 2.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 1,050 $19.97 $21.10 $43,890 1.6 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 120 $22.28 $22.73 $47,270 3.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,160 $16.90 $18.64 $38,760 4.6 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 310 $17.94 $19.55 $40,670 4.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,330 $18.81 $19.80 $41,190 2.1 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,060 $22.13 $24.93 $51,860 2.0 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 130 $15.66 $16.22 $33,740 2.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,420 $19.24 $20.23 $42,080 1.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 530 $13.25 $14.07 $29,260 3.6 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 600 $21.93 $22.66 $47,130 2.1 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 190 $16.33 $18.05 $37,550 6.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 510 $21.29 $22.92 $47,670 3.6 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 330 $26.54 $25.96 $53,990 6.6 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 150 $18.26 $20.26 $42,140 7.0 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 120 $21.23 $24.26 $50,450 7.3 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 80 $14.93 $14.59 $30,350 2.9 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 960 $17.27 $19.67 $40,910 3.5 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 440 $14.69 $16.52 $34,360 1.3 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 350 $14.13 $13.40 $27,860 6.8 %
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 13,050 $24.78 $25.93 $53,920 2.4 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 820 $38.05 $36.83 $76,620 4.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,710 $25.72 $26.99 $56,140 3.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,200 $30.50 $31.24 $64,990 2.1 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,200 $30.86 $31.70 $65,940 2.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,270 $15.61 $17.53 $36,460 5.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,790 $25.84 $26.67 $55,470 1.5 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 530 $21.33 $21.98 $45,730 1.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,000 $21.67 $22.57 $46,940 1.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 260 $23.83 $24.04 $50,000 2.4 %
15-2021 Mathematicians 350 $40.20 $39.37 $81,880 10.0 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 240 $30.48 $29.97 $62,330 4.1 %
15-2041 Statisticians 50 $30.48 $31.72 $65,970 11.6 %
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 19,500 $25.55 $27.36 $56,900 3.8 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 480 $21.53 $22.04 $45,840 4.0 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 60 $22.67 $24.66 $51,300 8.5 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $18.37 $19.12 $39,780 5.0 %
17-1022 Surveyors 390 $19.71 $21.18 $44,050 5.7 %
17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 300 $41.72 $41.07 $85,420 4.3 %
17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 30 $29.35 $32.79 $68,210 10.9 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 310 $41.52 $40.81 $84,880 3.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,630 $26.58 $27.68 $57,580 1.9 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 170 $31.43 $32.58 $67,760 3.9 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,760 $36.08 $36.22 $75,330 2.6 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,200 $35.40 $35.12 $73,040 2.3 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 330 $30.30 $32.33 $67,250 6.2 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 310 $23.53 $25.50 $53,040 4.1 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 650 $28.53 $29.83 $62,040 2.7 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 110 $33.86 $36.78 $76,500 8.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 830 $36.57 $36.73 $76,400 3.0 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 100 $28.76 $30.55 $63,550 4.3 %
17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 710 $43.04 $44.55 $92,670 5.7 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 180 $33.52 $35.32 $73,460 4.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 680 $14.51 $15.40 $32,020 2.2 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 130 $20.98 $21.87 $45,490 4.6 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 190 $16.13 $18.35 $38,180 6.5 %
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 230 $21.10 $21.45 $44,610 2.3 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,270 $14.97 $15.64 $32,530 2.6 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 2,380 $20.74 $20.78 $43,220 2.4 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 460 $21.87 $22.00 $45,760 5.3 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 360 $14.90 $16.06 $33,400 5.4 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 330 $18.64 $19.03 $39,570 2.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 570 $14.79 $16.03 $33,350 3.0 %
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 8,780 $22.75 $27.31 $56,800 8.2 %
19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 60 $24.74 $26.04 $54,160 2.1 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 70 $19.85 $24.65 $51,280 1.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 210 $25.47 $28.22 $58,710 9.0 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 180 $24.00 $24.39 $50,730 0.8 %
19-1032 Foresters 110 $22.01 $23.48 $48,840 1.1 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (6) $32.81 $34.35 $71,460 3.3 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 120 $39.32 $39.91 $83,010 5.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 930 $20.31 $22.27 $46,310 2.9 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 330 $33.19 $34.16 $71,060 6.3 %
19-2043 Hydrologists 130 $23.62 $25.32 $52,670 1.4 %
19-3011 Economists 70 $20.95 $24.08 $50,090 3.0 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 240 $21.93 $24.88 $51,750 5.6 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 70 $11.47 $13.47 $28,020 12.9 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 740 $17.55 $19.00 $39,520 1.5 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 330 $19.20 $19.24 $40,030 1.2 %
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 170 $19.88 $20.97 $43,620 1.1 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 180 $13.48 $15.76 $32,790 2.5 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 380 $21.09 $21.10 $43,880 5.7 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 140 $12.84 $15.48 $32,210 13.1 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 200 $13.93 $14.91 $31,000 6.0 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 70 $17.18 $17.23 $35,840 1.5 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 440 $13.20 $14.02 $29,160 0.7 %
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 9,250 $13.71 $14.39 $29,920 1.6 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 360 $14.18 $14.45 $30,050 3.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,500 $17.42 $17.51 $36,420 2.5 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 270 $16.28 $16.71 $34,770 4.0 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 830 $8.67 $9.89 $20,570 4.9 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,630 $13.91 $14.31 $29,760 2.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 560 $16.56 $16.86 $35,080 2.2 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 410 $15.67 $16.57 $34,470 3.4 %
21-1091 Health Educators 380 $15.42 $15.78 $32,830 3.1 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 950 $13.78 $14.91 $31,020 1.6 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,330 $9.98 $10.35 $21,530 1.9 %
21-2011 Clergy 70 $15.54 $15.38 $31,990 2.6 %
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 5,920 $19.80 $23.70 $49,300 5.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers 2,930 $26.56 $30.46 $63,360 8.9 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 240 $19.47 $21.80 $45,350 2.4 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 280 $32.19 $28.63 $59,540 2.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,070 $14.72 $15.11 $31,430 5.0 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 90 $17.63 $16.27 $33,850 4.8 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 150 $16.61 $16.04 $33,360 1.8 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 390 $11.28 $12.43 $25,860 3.4 %
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 47,760 $15.30 $15.22 $31,660 1.8 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $49,600 7.2 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $46,560 4.5 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $44,970 3.0 %
25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $60,050 1.9 %
25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $67,520 2.4 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $53,010 5.5 %
25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $52,310 2.3 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $49,500 2.3 %
25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $55,140 2.4 %
25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $56,330 2.4 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $47,200 4.7 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $50,590 2.5 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $46,330 3.8 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $44,530 3.9 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $46,280 3.4 %
25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $31,620 5.1 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $38,690 4.9 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $41,960 4.1 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 240 (4) (4) $44,940 2.3 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $39,190 3.6 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $39,660 5.3 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $49,910 2.1 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $30,090 4.4 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,720 $15.32 $15.58 $32,400 3.3 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 2,340 $7.23 $8.52 $17,720 3.8 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 960 (4) (4) $35,490 2.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 8,890 (4) (4) $36,250 2.2 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 4,400 (4) (4) $37,590 2.5 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School (6) (4) (4) $39,220 2.7 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 6,240 (4) (4) $36,960 2.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 390 (4) (4) $37,520 2.3 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 1,530 (4) (4) $37,020 6.0 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 650 (4) (4) $37,180 1.9 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,600 (4) (4) $36,900 2.2 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 310 $15.55 $16.54 $34,410 6.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 590 $12.69 $15.36 $31,940 8.7 %
25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 150 $17.31 $18.27 $38,000 2.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 1,200 $16.66 $16.94 $35,240 2.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 820 $8.38 $9.06 $18,850 3.7 %
25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 50 $14.33 $15.06 $31,320 5.2 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 330 $20.16 $21.06 $43,810 5.2 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 680 $19.45 $20.38 $42,380 3.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 7,310 (4) (4) $14,550 3.2 %
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 5,420 $14.03 $15.82 $32,900 2.3 %
27-1011 Art Directors 60 $17.50 $19.40 $40,350 5.1 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 80 $17.95 $19.47 $40,500 10.6 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 50 $20.08 $20.40 $42,430 6.5 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 100 $10.52 $15.16 $31,530 18.8 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 290 $8.51 $8.46 $17,590 4.7 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 460 $15.04 $16.61 $34,540 3.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 130 $16.02 $18.19 $37,830 9.6 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 110 $8.27 $9.40 $19,550 4.6 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 60 $11.45 $12.84 $26,710 2.7 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 180 (4) (4) $28,830 7.4 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 200 (4) (4) $49,110 6.3 %
27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 130 (4) (4) $20,180 4.0 %
27-2031 Dancers (6) $6.68 $9.47 $19,690 25.3 %
27-2032 Choreographers 60 $10.79 $14.11 $29,340 25.3 %
27-3010 Announcers 310 $8.24 $10.40 $21,640 15.7 %
27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 320 $12.48 $16.54 $34,410 6.3 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 400 $18.60 $19.62 $40,810 1.7 %
27-3041 Editors 410 $17.86 $19.43 $40,410 2.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 230 $22.95 $22.36 $46,520 2.2 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 250 $17.01 $18.47 $38,410 6.2 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 130 $16.69 $17.36 $36,100 5.4 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 130 $14.04 $14.38 $29,910 5.7 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 70 $12.24 $14.17 $29,470 3.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 160 $12.30 $12.55 $26,100 3.0 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 80 $14.45 $15.73 $32,710 6.7 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 40 $14.68 $16.73 $34,800 9.3 %
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 34,530 $20.26 $24.00 $49,910 2.6 %
29-1011 Chiropractors (6) $10.47 $10.80 $22,470 7.5 %
29-1020 Dentists 430 $46.21 $48.28 $100,430 11.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 300 $15.01 $16.07 $33,430 2.4 %
29-1041 Optometrists (6) $42.84 $41.91 $87,180 8.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 1,510 $34.53 $34.28 $71,300 1.4 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,790 $55.15 $54.23 $112,790 3.9 %
29-1063 Internists, General 1,040 $56.86 $55.78 $116,030 4.3 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 70 $57.53 $57.05 $118,650 11.8 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 160 $52.98 $48.54 $100,970 19.7 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 110 $68.13 $58.60 $121,880 18.5 %
29-1067 Surgeons 190 $68.61 $65.23 $135,680 10.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 520 $27.35 $28.10 $58,440 2.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 11,010 $21.56 $21.74 $45,220 1.1 %
29-1121 Audiologists 50 $22.05 $21.53 $44,790 3.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 620 $22.59 $22.46 $46,710 2.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,070 $27.42 $27.52 $57,240 2.1 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 40 $22.96 $24.27 $50,490 2.7 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 120 $15.42 $15.97 $33,210 4.9 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 350 $17.75 $17.66 $36,720 1.7 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,130 $21.08 $21.70 $45,130 1.9 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 250 $24.98 $26.67 $55,480 10.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 870 $16.94 $17.06 $35,490 2.4 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 890 $17.52 $16.82 $34,980 3.4 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 680 $25.71 $25.53 $53,100 6.6 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 110 $15.82 $16.28 $33,870 4.6 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 170 $24.83 $24.36 $50,660 2.0 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 70 $22.37 $22.89 $47,610 2.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 690 $17.63 $17.78 $36,980 1.4 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 890 $12.46 $12.85 $26,720 2.8 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 210 $7.97 $9.24 $19,220 5.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,210 $10.06 $10.52 $21,890 2.9 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 640 $8.80 $9.14 $19,010 2.4 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 150 $14.86 $14.78 $30,740 2.4 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 280 $11.94 $12.10 $25,170 2.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 170 $10.13 $10.20 $21,210 2.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,950 $14.93 $15.12 $31,460 1.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,070 $10.89 $11.21 $23,320 2.2 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 360 $12.16 $12.68 $26,370 2.7 %
29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 260 $18.76 $20.04 $41,680 3.2 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 40 (4) (4) $31,280 8.1 %
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 17,550 $8.92 $9.52 $19,800 1.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,800 $8.03 $8.26 $17,190 2.0 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 6,380 $8.44 $8.77 $18,250 2.2 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 150 $6.45 $7.07 $14,710